Vue aérienne du Mas Saint Antoine, gîte de charme ardéchois pour les séjours en groupe, entouré d'arbres, d'une piscine à gauche, de champs de lavande à droite, et de collines ondulantes en arrière-plan sous un ciel bleu clair.

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Vert’tige Aventure at Roussas: treetop adventure park in Drôme Provence, 30 min from Mas Saint Antoine

The treetop adventure park at Roussas in Drôme Provence — Vert’tige Aventure — is one of the activities our Mas Saint Antoine guests love most. Just 30 minutes away, this adventure park offers 15 courses adapted to all ages, from toddlers of 2½ to adults craving thrills, crowned by a 350-metre, 50-metre-high mega zip line. […]

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Published on :11 July 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure

Cordes en Ballade Festival 2026: chamber music across Ardèche, 7-19 July

There is a festival in Ardèche that doesn’t invade cities but slips into villages — into cathedrals, medieval crypts, hanging castle gardens, town hall courtyards and Romanesque abbeys. It’s the Cordes en Ballade Festival, and it returns for its 27th edition from 7 to 19 July 2026. A discreet but extraordinarily beautiful event that many […]

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Published on :8 July 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

Canoeing in Ardèche: complete guide to the Gorges descent 2026

Some activities you do once and talk about for a lifetime. Descending the Ardèche Gorges by canoe is one of them. Thirty kilometres of limestone cliffs plunging into turquoise water, the natural arch of the Pont d’Arc as a gateway, secret beaches at the foot of the rock faces, and the rare sensation of being […]

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Published on :7 July 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure

Festival d’Alba-la-Romaine 2026: circus and live performance 9-14 July

Some events leave a particular mark on the Ardèche summer. The Festival d’Alba-la-Romaine is one of them. Every July, this medieval village of 1,400 inhabitants perched among vineyards and forests transforms into an open-air stage for one of the region’s greatest contemporary circus festivals. In 2026, it’s the 17th edition, running 9 to 14 July […]

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Published on :6 July 2026  -  Filed under: Discover Ardèche

Heatwave in Ardèche: 6 reasons Mas Saint Antoine stays cool all summer

Summer in southern Ardèche means sunshine on 300 days a year, cicadas in full swing and sunsets that set the facing Drôme hills on fire. It also means, on certain days, heat that asks you to know where to find relief. At Mas Saint Antoine, that question was answered long ago — not by chance, […]

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Published on :2 July 2026  -  Filed under: Mas News

What to do in Ardèche in July? High summer, canoeing and swimming

Wondering what to do in Ardèche in July? It is high summer. Canoeing and swimming are at their peak, the night markets liven up the villages every evening, and the lavender is in full bloom in the neighbouring Drôme Provençale. After ten years in Bourg-Saint-Andéol, here is our guide to making the most of high […]

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Published on :1 July 2026  -  Filed under: Tourism

Provençal Markets of Southern Ardèche: Where, When, and What to Bring Home

Southern Ardèche borders the Drôme provençale and the Gard. At this crossroads, provençal markets abound. Here’s our selection of 8 markets within 45 minutes of Mas Saint Antoine. Why provençal markets are a unique experience Not just shopping, it’s a slice of local life: village square setting, scents of melons and lavender, the rhythm of […]

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Published on :23 June 2026  -  Filed under: Gastronomy

Canyoning in Ardèche: Complete 2026 Guide (Sites, Prices, Levels, Tips)

Canyoning in Ardèche is one of the most thrilling sporting activities in southern France. Descending waterfalls by rappel, jumping into translucent pools, sliding down natural toboggans… Here’s the complete 2026 guide. What is canyoning? A nature sport involving descending river-carved canyons using: walking in the water, swimming in pools, jumps (3-10 m), natural slides, rappel […]

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Published on :20 June 2026  -  Filed under: Sport and Adventure

Montélimar Nougat: 2026 Guide to Makers and the Museum

About 30 minutes by car from Mas Saint Antoine, Montélimar is the world capital of nougat. After 10 years welcoming families, couples and groups in southern Ardèche, we’ve noticed this gourmet excursion is in the top 5 most popular requests from our guests — especially on rainy days or afternoons looking for an indoor activity. […]

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Published on :19 June 2026  -  Filed under: Gastronomy

Domaine de Mermès in Gras: organic wines in Ardèche, tasting and visit

Just 15 minutes by car from Mas Saint Antoine, on the Gras plateau at 360 metres of altitude, Domaine de Mermès grows 25 hectares of vines in organic farming. After 10 years welcoming wine lovers to southern Ardèche, we’ve noticed this address charms both curious visitors discovering a family vineyard and more seasoned wine enthusiasts […]

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Published on :11 June 2026  -  Filed under: Oenology